__________ intake is important to athletes because of its role in transporting oxygen in blood and muscle cells.

a. Iron
b. Calcium
c. Vitamin D
d. Vitamin C


Ans: a. Iron

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A deficiency of which of the following can result in a condition called macrocytic (or

megaloblastic) anemia? A) B6 B) folate C) iron D) zinc

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Over a 2-year period, a team of scientists records the eating behaviors and physical activity patterns of a group of healthy 8-year-old children to determine whether these factors are associated with excessive weight gain. This study is an example of a(n) ________ study.

A. in-vitro B. prospective C. retrospective D. case-control

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_____ is absorbed into the blood and converted to _____ for use by the body's cells

a. Starch; glycogen b. Lactose; glycogen c. Fructose; glucose d. Sucrose; glucose

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